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Audio Research DSI 450 vrs. HD 220 against all tu

I am in need of upgrading my power amps and am requesting insight from anyone who had had the opportunity to compare there two amplifiers. The amps will be paired up with Wilson max 2's. No,, tubes (110 or 210s )are not out of the question, i guess this is the comparison im really interested in, if the solid state or hyber can get me close enough to all tube, then that will be my direction. Thanks for you opinions

Mike
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acrylic OP
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I have not yet had the opportunity to hear the DS450, I love my AR equipment. Davemitchell, how will the 450 compair to my Classe CAM 200 mono blocks? any idea
davemitchell
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I have not had much experience with the CAM200's but have listened quite a bit to the CAM350 mono amps, so if they are similar....

The ARC sound is brighter (in a good way) like the performers on the stage are illuminated by brighter stage lights. The CAM350's are really nice sounding amps, but they are darker and softer sounding than the ARC gear. The ARC sound is a little more dynamic.
acrylic OP
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thanks davemitchell. My Classe monoblocks sound very much like the 350,s. You are correct about them sounding a little dark as they were perfect for my Thiels. Kind of looks like the 450 will go well with my system.
antonkk
137 posts
 
Any ideas about the match between 450 and B&W 802Ds? Can it drive 'em?
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